In pictures: Before and after the devastating WA bushfires

The devastation from the bushfires in Yarloop and Waroona in Western Australia has been captured in a series of photos taken by Nearmap. The aerial photos show the heart-breaking aftermath from the fires on January 8. Click through the gallery to see the photographs. (Nearmap)

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The devastation from the bushfires in Yarloop and Waroona in Western Australia has been captured in a series of photos taken by Nearmap. The aerial photos show the heart-breaking aftermath from the fires on January 8. Click through the gallery to see the photographs. (Nearmap)

Two lives were claimed in the town of Yarloop and more than 160 homes were destroyed in the fire. (Nearmap)

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Two lives were claimed in the town of Yarloop and more than 160 homes were destroyed in the fire. (Nearmap)

More than 71,000 hectares of land was burnt out in the fires. (Nearmap)

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More than 71,000 hectares of land was burnt out in the fires. (Nearmap)

An investigation will begin soon to examine the response to the blaze. Premier Colin Barnett visited the area on Wednesday to announce the review and to meet the residents. (Nearmap)

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An investigation will begin soon to examine the response to the blaze. Premier Colin Barnett visited the area on Wednesday to announce the review and to meet the residents. (Nearmap)

The review will also look into the lessons learned from previous bushfire emergencies and the need for further reform. (Nearmap)

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The review will also look into the lessons learned from previous bushfire emergencies and the need for further reform. (Nearmap)

Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Wayne Gregson said he did not fear the inquiry because firefighters did their best. (Nearmap)

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Fire and Emergency Services Commissioner Wayne Gregson said he did not fear the inquiry because firefighters did their best. (Nearmap)

More than $4 million has been raised through the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund to help support the communities. (Nearmap)

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More than $4 million has been raised through the Lord Mayor's Distress Relief Fund to help support the communities. (Nearmap)

The bushfire scar is visible from space, with a NASA satellite
image also capturing the extent of the damage. (Nearmap)

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The bushfire scar is visible from space, with a NASA satellite
image also capturing the extent of the damage. (Nearmap)

The WA bushfire will cost Western Power $26 million to repair the damages. (Nearmap)

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The WA bushfire will cost Western Power $26 million to repair the damages. (Nearmap)

About 950 poles, 44 transformers and up to 50 kilometres of overhead powerlines were damaged or destroyed since the lightning-sparked blaze started. (Nearmap)

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About 950 poles, 44 transformers and up to 50 kilometres of overhead powerlines were damaged or destroyed since the lightning-sparked blaze started. (Nearmap)